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Tour de Taste 2012

February 14, 2012 Event 0 Comments

Sunday, March 4, 2012 - 9:00am

 

WHO: Join us as we explore Ballona Creek, Culver City and beyond -- the best way possible -- on two wheels and with our taste buds!

WHAT: Riders will take in all the environmental and aesthetic enhancements that have been made to the Ballona Creek bike and pedestrian path and enjoy delicacies from fine Los Angeles restaurants.

WHEN: Sunday, March 4th, 2012 - registration begins at 9:00 AM

WHERE:9300 Culver Blvd. on the corner of Culver Blvd. and Ince adjacent to  Media Park and the historic  Culver Hotel.  (Parking is available at the Trader Joes parking lot).

COST: $65 for LACBC members; $95 for non-members; $120 for Tour de Taste ticket & LACBC membership

Each guided tour will take off from Media Park (Culver Boulevard & Venice Boulevard, Culver City, CA 90232) in half hour intervals, beginning at 10:00 AM on March 4th, 2012. Each tour is an easy 12 miles. We'll hit some restaurants on the way and then, after the tour, valets will watch your bike back at Media Park in Culver City, while you enjoy a selection of tasty treats and refreshing beverages. Helmets required as are your ID's for Beer and Wine consumption.

Not a member and want to become one?  Join LACBC with your Tour de Taste registration to get your membership at a discount and save $10!  Membership ($25--normally $35) plus ride ticket ($95): $120

All proceeds go towards making Los Angeles County a better bike-able place!

Register for Tour de Taste today!

Food and drinks provided by:

This event is also brought to you by these sponsors:

KSWD

The Official Hotel of the Tour de Taste

 

12th Annual Los Angeles River Ride

February 10, 2012 Event 0 Comments

Sunday, June 10, 2012 - 7:00am

 

 

Presents
THE 12TH ANNUAL LOS ANGELES RIVER RIDE

SUNDAY, JUNE 10, 2012
 

The 12th Annual Los Angeles River Ride is  If you've never participated in our signature event, the Los Angeles River Ride, it's a great year to start! If you've participated in several River Rides, you'll be sure to have another exciting time as we've listened to your comments and made changes and improvements to the ride!


REGISTER TODAY!

6 GREAT RIDES:
CENTURY, 70 MILE, HALF CENTURY, 36 MILE, FAMILY & KIDS. Join over 2000 other riders, and enjoy a great day of cycling fun, an Eco Expo, raffle, live music and an International Food Faire.

PARKING ALERT: Due to massive DWP construction in Griffith Park, parking will be severely limited for the River Ride. All available parking for the River Ride within Griffith Park is reserved for the family and kid's ride participants. HOWEVER, we have contracted with Disney to provide parking for the longer rides. This lot is just over one mile from the start line, secure, and FREE for our participants. Directions to the Parking lot: From the 5 fwy exit at Western Ave, from Western turn right on Flower St. The parking lot will be on your left. See map. Be sure to check out this video: 

Watch 11th LA River Ride with Austin Nichols: Hardcore - Part II of 3

11th LA River Ride with Austin Nichols: Hail Queen Mary - Part III of 3

 

START/FINISH IN GRIFFITH PARK!

AUTRY CENTER, 4700 WESTERN HERITAGE WAY

MAP & DIRECTIONS

THREE WAYS TO REGISTER:

1. Register online at Active.com.
 

2.  Download the River Ride Registration Form (PDF). Print and fill in the form and send it in along with your check, or you may fax it to 213-629-2259 if paying by credit card.
 

3.   Register and/or pick up your packet early at REI in late May. Exact dates and location to be posted soon.

 

FEES
Kids 12 and under ride for free for all rides thanks to the County of Los Angeles!
  EARLY REGISTRATION
(On or before May 15)		 LATE REGISTRATION
(After May 15)
CENTURY $55 $65
70 MILE $55 $65
HALF CENTURY $45 $55
36 MILE $45 $55
FAMILY (15 MILE) $40 $50
KIDS' RIDE * FREE FREE
ALL KIDS 12 and under FREE FREE
LACBC Member $10 off registration fee
BEST DEAL
RIDE+1 Year LACBC Membership Registration fee + $25 membership (normally $35)
 
* KIDS RIDE AND ACTIVITIES END AT NOON. PARENTS, YOU NEED TO REGISTER YOUR KIDS. THE RIDE IS FREE BUT REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
PLEASE PRE-REGISTER SO WE HAVE AN IDEA OF HOW MANY KIDS TO PLAN FOR.

SPONSOR THE RIDE:

Last year, the Los Angeles River Ride, with the help of our media partners, reached over 200,000 people in Southern California and beyond. This year your company can be part of this event. Download and/or view the River Ride SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS.
Email JJ Hoffman at lariverride@la-bike.org, or call her at (323) 839-6414 for more information.

VOLUNTEER FOR THE RIDE:

Over 100 volunteers needed. Find out HOW YOU CAN HELP. (NOTE: This is 2010's list but for the most part applies to 2012.)


 

PARKING ALERT: Due to massive DWP construction in Griffith Park, parking will be severely limited for the River Ride. All available parking for the River Ride within Griffith Park is reserved for the family and kid's ride participants. HOWEVER, we have contracted with Disney to provide parking for the longer rides. This lot is just over one mile from the start line, secure, and FREE for our participants. Directions to the Parking lot: From the 5 fwy exit at Western Ave, from Western turn right on Flower St. The parking lot will be on your left. See map...
 
All riders must wear helmets.
Refillable water bottle recommended.
Technical and medical support available along the ride.

CENTURY (100 MILES)
If you've never done one, this ride is the perfect time to try it. The profile is very flat, very few inclines and none of them steep. This year's Century ride will be a new path and much improved based on your comments. Registration opens at 6:00 a.m. Ride starts at 7:00 a.m.

Park at 1625 Flower St., Glendale.

70 MILE RIDE "Park to Playa to Park"
From Griffith Park to Shoreline Aquatic Park, Long Beach, and return. Registration starts at 6:30 a.m. Ride starts at 7:30 a.m.

Park at 1625 Flower St., Glendale.

 

HALF CENTURY (50 MILES)
From Griffith Park to the City of Paramount and return. Registration starts at 7:00 a.m. Ride starts at 8:00 a.m.

Park at 1625 Flower St., Glendale.

 

36 MILE TRAINING RIDE
From The Autry to Maywood Riverfront Park and back. You'll spend 8 miles on the river path and detour through downtown for the remaining miles. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. Ride starts at 8:30 a.m.

Park at 1625 Flower St., Glendale.

15 MILE FAMILY RIDE
This ride is perfect for families as the entire route is on a dedicated bike path on the river. For ages 7 and up. Kid's 12 and under ride for free thanks to Paramount City Parks and Recreation. All Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration starts at 10:00 a.m. Ride starts at 11:00 a.m.

Park in Griffith Park.

KIDS' RIDE AND FUN FAIR **
This year the Kid's Ride is FREE thanks to Paramount City Parks and Recreation. The ride will introduce young children to important bike safety lessons through fun, interactive activities. Kids 6 and under will practice their riding techniques on a festive bike loop. Bikes and trikes are welcome - all riders must wear a helmet. Prizes and t-shirts for all registrants. Registration and festivities begin at 10:00 a.m. to allow families the option to also join the Family Ride at 11 a.m.

Park in Griffith Park.

REST STOPS with Music, Food, Fun!
Elysian Valley (mile 8), Hollenbeck Park (mile 13), Maywood Riverfront Park (mile 18), Dill's Park in Paramount (mile 25) and Long Beach Shoreline Park (mile 35)

MAPS & MORE INFORMATION:
Start/finish location MAP (MapQuest).
Freeway directions, start/finish & rest-stop/turn-around MAP.
Route Map* (100 mile ride)
Route Map* (15 - 70 mile rides)
Check out the L.A. River Ride FAQ.
* Route maps are for reference only. The route for the 15 - 70 mile rides is the same, it's just a matter of where you turn around. Do not use these maps for your ride, official route slips will be distributed at the start/finish on ride day.

** KIDS RIDE AND ACTIVITIES END AT NOON. PARENTS, YOU NEED TO REGISTER YOUR KIDS. THE RIDE IS FREE BUT REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. PLEASE PRE-REGISTER SO WE HAVE AN IDEA OF HOW MANY KIDS TO PLAN FOR.
 
PARKING ALERT: Due to massive DWP construction in Griffith Park, parking will be severely limited for the River Ride. All available parking for the River Ride within Griffith Park is reserved for the family and kid's ride participants. HOWEVER, we have contracted with Disney to provide parking for the longer rides. This lot is just over one mile from the start line, secure, and FREE for our participants. Directions to the Parking lot: From the 5 fwy exit at Western Ave, from Western turn right on Flower St. The parking lot will be on your left. See map...
PREORDER YOUR RIVER RIDE PHOTOS AND SAVE!
Save 60% by requesting your photos with your registration, and give back to LACBC! PhotoCrazy will take YOUR picture at several places along the route and the finish. That guarantees you at least 3 to 6 quality pictures. Order any two pictures for only $20 with your registration - that is a 60% savings over the online price of $25 per picture. PhotoCrazy will give a portion of your payment to LACBC. PhotoCrazy offers an unconditional money back guarantee for any reason!
YOUR RIDE MAKES A DIFFERENCE!
SUPPORT THE COMPLETION OF THE L.A. RIVER BIKEWAY
The L.A. River Ride is the signature event of Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition, the only non-profit organization representing the over 3 million bicyclists in L.A. County, working county-wide to improve conditions for bicyclists while building community life in the area.

Your participation makes a significant contribution to LACBC's efforts to complete the L.A. River Bikeway from the San Fernando Valley to Long Beach, and to make bicycling safe and enjoyable for everyone. The river ride also benefits : Eliya and Moms In Motion.
DID YOU KNOW?
L.A. County ranks number one nationally in traffic congestion and fuel waste with an annual cost of $10.7 billion. And, L.A. ranked 3rd in America's fattest cities in 2006 by Men's Fitness magazine, while L.A. County's children are tied for the most obese in California.

BUT, by using a bike instead of a car just one day a week, the average American would save $609 in gasoline, maintenance and depreciation costs per year, reduce emissions by 24 pounds per week, and burn an extra 1315 calories at a 12mph pace! (Bicycling Magazine)

"Every time I see an adult on a bicycle, I no longer despair for the future of the human race." H.G. Wells

River Ride Sponsors

SPECIALIZEDreiCYNERGY CYCLESAutry National Center of the American WestGEKLAWPARAMOUNT THE CITYLA County SupervisorsLA City CouncilmembersHERBALIFELos Angeles World AirportsLAEMMLE THEATRES

metro

warner broskoa corpCH2M HILLLLB & LSPARKLETTS

 

GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITALDT SWISS HELEN'S CYCLESINCYCLEiMARTIN BICYCLESYES
CLIF BARKSWDCAFECITO ORGANICOPITFIRE PIZZA

 

 

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